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Running and lower body workouts
Over the winter, I worked out inside with fitnessblender workouts, trying to get in a mix of lower body workouts and upper body workouts each week. I did a combination of HIIT cardio and strength training, some focused on total body and others focused on upper or lower body. Now that the weather is nicer, I'm trying to run…
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Which exercise would cause this pain?
I did a Fitness Blender workout yesterday and it went well. It was tough but I felt good after it and the rest of the day. This morning, when I got out of bed, my calves were absolutely killing me. It's the outer part of the legs, not the inner part. I'm trying to figure out which exercise in the routine I did yesterday…
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working out and massages
Tomorrow is my birthday so I'm treating myself to day off from work and a massage. I'm just getting a regular 50 minute full body massage, not a sports massage or deep tissue massage. One of the other things I'm looking forward to is having time to work out in the morning without having to get up early! But the program I'm…
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Recipes for leftover turkey
My husband bought a 27lb turkey, and we only have 10 people coming to Thanksgiving dinner. Yes, that's almost 3lbs of turkey per person. :noway: So, I'm anticipating a lot of leftovers. What do you do with leftover turkey? Anyone have some good recipes so we aren't eating plain turkey or turkey sandwiches all weekend?
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Recommend bench/weights
My husband and I are considering buying a workout bench and weights for Christmas. We want something fairly simple and not huge. What are some things we should consider when picking something out? We'll both be using it so we need something that would work for a 5'3" woman and a 6'2" man. No idea if that makes a…
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Runners: Why am I so tired?
I've been running for a few months now. I run outside about 2 miles at a time usually. I run 2-3 times/week. I also do strength workouts (dumbbells, abs, etc) on the days I don't run. The last few times I've gone for a run, I find that I'm completely exhausted a couple hours later. I'm sitting here falling asleep at my…
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Need help with 9 year ols
I have no idea if this is appropriate for MFP but since I'm on here every day, I figured I'd ask. My 9 year old son is tall and thin. He's 4'9" and 67 lbs. Today he did a fitness test in PE. It was just running today. He says he was the slowest kid. He didn't meet the 4th grade standard, whatever that was. I have no idea…
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Fitbit or HRM
I'm trying to decide whether to buy something like a Fitbit or a HRM. I am considering either getting one for myself soon, or asking for one for Christmas since I can never think of anything good to ask for! LOL! Anyway, which would be better for me? I currently run 3x per week (2-3 miles). I just did my first 5K last…
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What equipment do I need for stronglifts?
All I have is a barbell, two dumbbells and the following plates: 2 25lb 4 10lb 4 5lb I don't have a squat rack or bench. I currently do strength training workouts on Fitness Blender and Workout Trainer, which include things like dumbbell rows, chest presses, overhead presses, triceps extensions, squats (with hands at…
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Runners: Do you consider the dew point?
I had a really bad run this morning. I managed to go my whole 2.9 mile route, but I had to walk more than usual, and by the end, I felt like I was going to puke (luckily, I didn't!). When I got back into my house, I looked at the weather. It was 74 degrees with a 74 degree dew point and 95% humidity. I decided to look up…
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Running downhill - need some suggestions
I've switched my route for running now that I can go further. We have a beautiful lake in our neighborhood with a running trail (asphalt) all around it. I usually run in a different area of the neighborhood because it's flat. To get to the lake from my house, I have to go down a huge hill and then back up it when I'm done.…
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Help with TDEE calculation
It seems like I have been changing up my calories goals every week lately! Last week, I was on vacation, so I had it really high. I had hit my goal before leaving on vacation, so figured when I got back, I'd just set it to maintenance on MFP. But I gained a half pound this first week on maintenance level and I'm realizing…
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Electric Run
I just signed up for the Electric Run that's going to be in my area in September. It will be my first 5K! Has anyone done it? I know it's not a timed race, and is meant to be a lot of fun. I'm guessing my husband and I might dance a bit while running. But I thought it would be a fun way to start. I'm hoping to do a few 5K…
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I never thought I could do it!
When I came back to MFP at the beginning of the year, I wrote on my profile page that I wanted to lose 15-20lbs. At the time, I was extremely motivated, but I really didn't think I'd even get to 15lbs. I just knew I needed to lose some weight and figured I'd see how far I could go. When I got to 15lbs, I realized I had a…
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5K Training - when to do walk breaks
I've started running and am going to do my first 5K in September. I am not following any sort of training program. I've just been increasing my distance and the amount I'm running as I'm ready. I was looking at some 5K training programs and they all seem to do a lot of intervals, whereas I was trying to increase the amount…
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Am I actually "building muscle"?
So I've read a lot of threads on here about the idea of building muscle. It seems that you can only do that if eating at a surplus and lifting heavy, right? So am I correct in saying that I am not building muscle even though I do some strength training and am clearly getting stronger? Here's what I'm doing: 1. Eating at a…
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Measuring body fat %
I've spent the first half of the year focusing on just losing weight. Now I'd like to start working on lowering my body fat % more. I have a digital bathroom scale that I use for my weekly weigh-ins, and it has a body fat calculator as well. I've used it a few times over the past couple months, and have been very…
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30 Minute Whole-Body Workout
I have gotten into the habit, finally, of getting up 30 minutes early in the morning and working out. I am not a morning person, so I know I will not get up earlier than that. And I don't have time for working out later in the day. I've done 30 Day Shred, and am now halfway through Ripped in 30. I'd like to make a plan for…
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How much do I need to ease into running
Last fall I did a few weeks of C25K but I wasn't very motivated and didn't get far. I think I ended during week 4. I didn't do anything all winter and then about 10 weeks ago, I decided to join a 30 Day Shred challenge. I did the challenge over 6 weeks and then immediately started a four week Ripped in 30 challenge. That…
